Design One Landscape Services

Landscaping, Mulch and Topsoil, Pavers and Hardscaping,

About us

We appreciate your interest in becoming familiar with our friendly, professional services for all your landscaping needs. Serving Michigan residential and commercial landscaping needs since 1980. See videos of our work at https://www.designoneinc.com/new-design-one-service-highlight-video/

Business highlights

32 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Landscaping – Design, Installation, & Renovation. Water Features. Outdoor Kitchens & Fireplaces. Retaining Walls, Sod, & Hydro-seeding. Holiday Lighting.

Services we don't offer

General Lawn Care, Fertilization, Concrete Work, Lawn Irrigation, Deck Installations.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7114 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
81%
4
7%
3
4%
2
4%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.5
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8

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Showing 1-25 of 114 reviews

mark K.
08/2024
1.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Very disappointed in this regrading lawn project. First make sure that all work to be done / not done is in writing before they start. Don't fall for the "if we don't do it, we won't charge you for it." Second, and most importantly they didn't compact the soil they brought in, so the area looked level when they left, but after several weeks of watering the lawn is now VERY lumpy.
Description of Work: Regrade the lawn to remove high and low spots.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0

$1,087

Response from Design One Landscape Services
Unfortunately, the customer signed his contract with a scope of work that was under what our crews typically do, but we tried to assist him in his needs as he was having trouble finding a vendor to do it. He only informed us of changing his scope of work upon us getting on site which we were not expecting. So the job was reduced even lower than he originally agreed to which is not fair to us. He also ask for a senior discount which we agreed to at the original quote and then took out a substantial amount of work. Had we known this before he signed his proposal, we would have declined the job all together. And no, we do not compact soil when providing a seed bed. Makes no since. Reluctantly we reduced his price for the portion he completed before we arrived and tried to make the best of the reduced scope of work. He just could not understand we quote jobs and expect that scope of work to remain the same upon arrival. Unfortunate that he is unhappy with our policies but we price jobs that reflect the amount of work requested. One can not ask a crew to show up with a scheduled scope of work and then change his mind. He signed and gave a deposit on the original scope of work and should have honored that proposal. We however reduced his price for the amount of work that the customer did. He just felt that the core charges should have been reduced as well. Same analogy if you buy a dozen donuts you great a break. You buy 6 donuts the price does not stay the same per donut. He said he would cause trouble on social media. Well there are always two sides to the story. We wish him well.

Kristina E.
08/2024
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
We were very pleased with Vance and the team who did our landscaping! He listened to our vision and had the team out quickly to complete the project. Vance also took the time to thoroughly go over how to care for our plants as well as how to adjust our sprinklers 😊 Highly recommend Design One!
Description of Work: Front yard landscaping

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kim W.
05/2024
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
We have so many wonderful things to say about Design One Landscaping!!! We have used Design One for three different projects around our home: brick paver patio, backyard landscaping and front yard landscaping. Vance has been our lead contact with the company and goes above and beyond! First, he is very patient, kind and understanding. He hears our wishes and requests and one-thousand percent strives for customer satisfaction. Most recently, Vance designed our front yard and gave us two different design options. His design creativity and attention to detail does not go unnoticed. His work crews are also extremely friendly, hard-working, professional and do an amazing job cleaning up after themselves each day while on the job. We have been beyond thrilled with our experience and highly recommend Design One!
Description of Work: Design One completed three projects for us over the last few years. First, they laid a beautiful brick paver patio under our deck. Next we asked Design One to install rock steps and landscape the walk down to the patio. Our most recent project, which was completed in April of 2024, was a completely new design of our front landscaping. They built several rock walls to add dimension and planted trees.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000

Jeffrey C.
10/2022
5.0
landscaping, mulch
  + 0 more
Vance Reisig met with my wife and me at our home; asked questions about our objectives for the project, budget and plant material likes / dislikes. He then produced a design that exceeded our expectations! The design as installed, updates the appearance of our home, will be substantially easier to maintain, and met our budget constraints. Vance "listened" and then delivered on time and with quality. Separately, the crew Vance sent to our home (Supervisor = Jesus) was experienced / professional, responsive to our many questions / requests - and, cleaned up each day before leaving. They were a pleasure to have at our home.
Description of Work: Landscape design and installation of plant material, boulders and mulch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000

Response from Design One Landscape Services
Thank you for the kind words, we all strive to do the best for our clients. Will make sure the crew knows of your shout out to them as well.

Mary Lynn C.
09/2022
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch, tree service, hardscaping
  + 3 more
We wanted to have old shrubs, trees, and rocks rearranged and replaced, with massive weeding and tear-out. We worked with Vance at Design One to achieve a low- maintenance and simple landscape with lots of “white space”. We felt listened to as we changed the first plan to meet our needs and to add plants we really wanted. His workers were very careful and we feel we have a manicured landscape- no exaggeration. We are delighted with the result and thrilled how the large, existing boulders were re-used to complement areas they were not in before. They mulched our entire property and it looks fantastic. We couldn’t be happier!
Description of Work: Complete Tear-out and Re-landscape after 26 years

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Design One Landscape Services
Thank You for the kind words! We all strive to do our best. I will happily pass this along to Vance and the crew.

Susan L.
09/2022
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
We worked with Kurt Maddox on new landscaping for our front yard and are thrilled with the results. Kurt worked through the whole process from design to implementation. He first met with us to learn our ideas and budget. With these things in mind, the Design One team created a helpful colored rendition of the finished product, The team that did the installation was great and made short order of removing the old trees and shrubs before installing the new plantings. Once the new trees were in, Kurt provided instructions on how to care for them and even stopped by to make sure everything was thriving. We are really happy with the design Kurt created. The plants and trees he selected are beautiful and have contributed greatly to the curb appeal of our home. Thank you!
Description of Work: Landscaping

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Design One Landscape Services
Thank You [Member Name Removed] for the kind words! We all strive to do our best. I will happily pass this along to Kurt and the crew.

Craig B.
09/2022
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Design One fixed it all. Jose and Angel did a wonderful job. First removed top layer of clay, leveled it and added topsoil. Grass seed and straw next. Everything exceeded my expectations. Frank, make sure these two guys stick around.
Description of Work: Had 15 feet of sewer pipe replaced in backyard. Drain guys filled in hole but it was still a huge mess. They also tore up side lawn with excavator.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Design One Landscape Services
Thank you for the wonderful review. Yes, I will pass this on to Frank letting him know how the guys did. Thank you for allowing us to be of service. Liz

Brian D.
07/2022
5.0
landscaping, irrigation systems, mulch, hardscaping
  + 2 more
Outstanding! Vance did a great job designing the perfect landscaping for our new home. He carefully selected plants and shrubs that complimented our home with color throughout the seasons. Vance was always professional and always available via text, email, or phone which is a rarity these days since the start of the pandemic. He always made it a point to stop by and follow up on the work each day. When on site with his Installation team, he always treated them with respect and created a sense of teamwork that you could feel. When the job was completed, he walked us through on how to take care of each of the plants as well as he offered his services to answer any questions that we might have in the future. Jesus and his install team were professional, responsive, timely, meticulous, and a pleasure to work with. We have received lots of questions about who completed the work and we are proud to recommend Vance and his team from Design One. We have received so many compliments from our neighbors. There are a lot of choices when it comes to selecting a landscaping company and we are PROUD of the decision we made to select Design One.
Description of Work: Complete landscaping including sod and irrigation for our new home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$34,000

Whitney C.
07/2022
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch
  + 1 more
The crew from Design One did an excellent job. We are so pleased with the results. The yard looks amazing! All work was completed in a timely manner and communication throughout was excellent. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing landscape work done!
Description of Work: Landscaping, mulch, grass seed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

GEORGE D.
07/2022
5.0
landscaping, mulch, lakefront landscaping, hardscaping, patios
  + 3 more
First of all, we really didn't have a specific design in mind, and Vance worked with us over several visits to arrive at a plan that we were not only satisfied with, but very excited about. This followed with Vance meeting us at the materials supplier to select the exact pavers, contrasting border, and steps to use. Vance then worked with us on a specific start date, which Design One met to the day. The crew that was assigned our job was very professional, considerate, and went out of their way to make sure we were satisfied every step of the way. They cleaned up the area at the end of every day, making sure we were not inconvenienced in any way throughout the job. They arrived promptly every day and completed the job on time within two weeks. So bottom line, we give Design One credit for not only helping us with the design of the job, but prompt execution with results we couldn't be happier with.
Description of Work: We had major landscaping of our back yard. This included the removal of existing brick pavers, steps, flagstone, and fence, regrading the entire area and significantly enlarging our patio area giving us more usable room. It also included the addition of a retaining wall, replacement steps, and all new pavers with contrasting border. Our contact Vance did the complete design, working with us over the winter to arrive at a plan that turned out well beyond our expectations.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

John K.
11/2021
5.0
landscaping, mulch, patios
  + 1 more
Excellent. Vance worked designed patio and landscaping based on our original sketch. Included all previous perennials as well as a number of new plantings. Team was prompt, cordial and very good at their jobs. Changes accommodated without any issues. Made sure were able to use patio even before the job was complete.
Description of Work: New Patio and landscaping

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Design One Landscape Services
Thank you for the wonderful compliment! It was a pleasure working with you and being of service. We hope you continue to enjoy your patio and plantings for years to come.

Evan P.
10/2021
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Vance created a beautiful landscape design for our backyard, and the crew did a great job with the installation. After the job was done Vance walked us through the project and told us when and how to properly maintain each plant, and what to expect next season (how much they will grow, when they will bloom and for how long, etc.). The entire process was very smooth, and everyone we spoke with was very professional. The timeline for each step of the process was very reasonable, and the installation started and ended on schedule. Overall this was a great experience and I will definitely go back to them in the future. Note: I didn't shop around, so I don't feel qualified to provide a rating for price. However, I have no reason to believe that I didn't get a good value.
Description of Work: Landscape design and installation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Design One Landscape Services
Thank you for the wonderful compliment! It was a pleasure working with you and being of service. Hope you enjoy your new plants for years to come.

Craig D.
10/2021
5.0
landscaping, mulch, lakefront landscaping, hardscaping, patios
  + 3 more
The old deck was a mess, I am so glad I did not try to remove that beast myself. The Design One team worked around my whole house. Replaced front side walk, added a nice planter bed, added a side walk on the side (not flat cement), and put together a very nice stone patio in back. We are very happy with the work that the team performed. There was one stone that was out of stock this time of year and I plan on hiring the team back once this stone is available again for the back edge of the backyard.
Description of Work: Design One performed a considerable amount of Hardscaping at my house and removed an old deck.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Design One Landscape Services
Thank you for the wonderful compliment! It was a pleasure working with you and being of service. Hope you enjoy your new look outside - enjoy that patio for years to come!

Stephen K.
09/2021
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
The did a super job,finish right on time.We are very happy with it.
Description of Work: Landscaping around our new deck.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Design One Landscape Services
Thank you for the wonderful compliment. It was a pleasure working with you!

Gregory L.
12/2020
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping, outdoor lighting, patios
  + 2 more
Excellent! Design one designed the patio and landscaping based on our input and choice of material Worked with irrigation and sod contractors to complete in record time and on budget
Description of Work: Patio and Landscaping

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Marc S.
10/2020
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
Vance designed a great concept for my backyard remodel in a week and a half after our sit-down meeting. I ended up having only part of it installed this year and he adjusted appropriately. He also turned around drawings quickly for my HOA approval. Tim and his team showed up at 8am each of the two days of the job and they did a great job! They protected my lawn from the machinery needed for stonework, used quality materials, and cleaned up when they were done.
Description of Work: Dry Creek Bed Install

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Carol D.
10/2020
5.0
landscaping, mulch, hardscaping
  + 1 more
From the beginning, Vance worked with me to understand the desired outcome, present alternatives and work within my budget. They called to confirm the promised start date, and arrived on time. The weather was cold and rainy, but their crew (led by Tim) worked hard throughout the entire day without complaint. They took the time to consult with me on my preferences in terms of centering the new porch step and the exact location of new shrubs. When they noticed a roof drainage pipe was buried underground, they brought it to my attention and fixed it for a very minimal charge. Vance visited the site during the 2--day project to ensure all was going well. They were very professional throughout the entire process - no surprises and no extra charges. They even spent time explaining the best time of year and methods for pruning my older landscape shrubs and plants that weren't part of their refurbishment project. I would definitely use Design One again, and highly recommend them for landscape and hardscape projects.
Description of Work: Design One removed and replaced a large front porch step, replaced landscape trees and shrubs, and reworked the stone paver and plastic edging around the garden and in-ground pool.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,400

Paul D.
10/2020
5.0
fireplaces, hardscaping
  + 0 more
Great service all around. They took a "hiccup" from the city in stride and made sure the work was completed and looking great!
Description of Work: Landscape wall

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kristen Y.
10/2020
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
Design One did an amazing job with releveling the patio. Our patio was unbalanced in multiple places and now it feels like we have a completely new patio. The team also communicated well around the timeline of the project.
Description of Work: Releveling a patio

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Tom F.
10/2020
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
The work was excellent. Following two, easy design discussions, the removal and install dates were set. Everything went exactly as planned. Two days total, from start to finish.
Description of Work: Remove sidewalk and install paver walkway.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,800

Michael S.
10/2020
5.0
landscaping, mulch
  + 0 more
I selected Design One Inc based on my neighbor using Design One Inc for the past 3 years for all of their landscape work and another neighbor using different local company and having the company back to fix things they did. When our 2 day job was finished and the workers pulled away in their trucks, I did not have anything to pick up and throw in the trash. Design One Inc did the job as planned and it looks beautiful. The neighbors have commented on how good it looks as well as the evening walkers. This is a job well done By Design One Inc.
Description of Work: The landscaping closest to the southeast corner of the house and around the lower deck at the rear of the house turned 20 years old and were over-grown. It was time to replace all this landscaping with something that could be managed, not grow over 6 feet tall and still fill-in this area of the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Beth M.
10/2020
5.0
mulch, fireplaces, hardscaping, outdoor lighting
  + 2 more
Excellent. Efficient, prompt, responsive, lots of great ideas that we had not thought of, great to work with, job completed as promised. Very reasonably priced. I would highly recommend. Our designer, Amanda, was wonderful to work with and I learned a lot from her about plants and trees.
Description of Work: Landscaping in beds around entire house and large berm. Including some brick work, pavers, edging and landscape lighting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000

Raymond M.
10/2020
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, tree service, hardscaping, patios
  + 3 more
Overall I'm pleased with the work. It turned out well, and the crew was in and out in a day. I had a tree removed, and there were no signs that a tree was there, clean up impressed me. I replaced the tree with a ten-foot Blue Spruce, and in my opinion, could have been better selected, or even placed differently to hide bare spots from incoming traffic, but I'm hopeful the pine comes into its own. Since I've only been in the home 11-months, I knew that taking care of an eyesore around the cable box in the yard next to the driveway needed attention too. The crew removed the railroad ties, leveled the area, and added arborvitaes and river rock, and it looks a thousand times better. I had used Design One on a project at my prior home where they removed a wood patio and replaced with pavers, and planted a row of arborvitaes and laid river rock. I believe that the result from said service added significant value since the home sold in four hours. Travis Perdue took care of the design, logistics making both experiences stress free. His attention to detail and knowledge is unsurpassed, and his professionalism from the cradle to the grave is outstanding. Come spring 2021; I'll have additional projects for Travis and the team at Design One. Note: The approximate cost of service includes both homes.
Description of Work: Landscaping

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Teresa B.
10/2019
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
We were very pleased with the work. It was performed on schedule, and the job was finished more quickly than we expected. The crew was very professional and paid attention to detail. The result looks great!
Description of Work: Remove decaying wood terraces and stairs, replace with boulder walls and limestone steps. Tear out vines and undergrowth, plant grass.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$24,000

Tyler S.
10/2019
5.0
landscaping, mulch, outdoor lighting
  + 1 more
It went really well! Our Project Manager was responsive, patient and flexible as we worked with him on our design plan. He gave helpful and insightful feedback. Plus, he followed through, which really built our trust. The crew was punctual, professional, respectful and did a nice job. We would and will use Design One again as we tackle various outdoor upgrades.
Description of Work: Landscaping

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Contact information

957 Brown Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48359

http://www.designoneinc.com

Service hours

Sunday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade
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Service Categories

Landscaping,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Patios,
Tree Service,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Landscaping - Lakefront,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Lawn Irrigation,
Fireplaces,
Outdoor Kitchens

FAQ

Design One Landscape Services is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Design One Landscape Services accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Design One Landscape Services offers free project estimates.
No, Design One Landscape Services does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Design One Landscape Services offers a 5% senior discount.
No, Design One Landscape Services does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Design One Landscape Services offers warranties.
Design One Landscape Services offers the following services: Landscaping – Design, Installation, & Renovation. Water Features. Outdoor Kitchens & Fireplaces. Retaining Walls, Sod, & Hydro-seeding. Holiday Lighting.
General Lawn Care, Fertilization, Concrete Work, Lawn Irrigation, Deck Installations.

Contact information

957 Brown Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48359

http://www.designoneinc.com

Service hours

Sunday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM